Tag: Sakura tea

According to a study published in the *Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry*, cherry blossoms contain an anti-glycation agent that helps protect skin against premature aging. This fact, along with other properties, begs the question: is cherry blossom tea healthy for regular consumption?

Authentic *sakurayu*, the traditional Japanese tea made from pickled cherry blossoms, is naturally caffeine-free, offering a beautiful and calming floral experience. However, the caffeine status of your beverage depends entirely on its ingredients, as many modern variations incorporate caffeinated tea leaves.

While raw cherry blossoms contain no caffeine, traditional Japanese sakurayu, or cherry blossom tea, is made from pickled blossoms and is naturally caffeine-free. However, many commercially available 'sakura' teas are blends that include caffeinated ingredients like green or black tea, leading to confusion about the presence of caffeine in sakura-flavored drinks.